Las Vegas, Nevada – Announcement of the 2026 International Pizza Challenge winners presented in March at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the International Pizza Expo.
- World Champion Pizza Maker of the Year (Pan Division): Mirko D’Agata (Pizzeria No. 900)
- Best Cheese Slice in the World: Boa Bakery (Hamilton/Binbrook, Ontario)
- Neapolitan Division: 1st Place – Loredana Passariello (La Leggenda Pizzeria)
- Bacio Legacy Division: 1st Place – Wilhelm Rodriguez (Papa’s Pizza)
- Battle of the Brands: 1st Place – 3 Angels from Wicked Pizza
- Tandem Team Competition: Alma and Javier (Slice House Walnut Creek)
The International Pizza Expo will be April 11-15, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Andrew Boosalis/Jerry Nelson, photographer, 10:00 am, March 30, 2026.